COVID- 19 the sport What effects has this pandemic had?
Humanity has definitely encountered something it never thought it would experience again. It is incredible how a virus, despite the advances and innovations in the field of health, has changed all our lives. This impact has been felt at the occupational, social, emotional, educational and, as the subject of this publication, sporting levels.
It has taken us time to assimilate that our life is no longer the same. Confinement may have accelerated sedentary lifestyles and today we know that this brings serious complications. Gyms have been closed, some only open for a few weeks. In addition, many fear that going outdoors to play sports does not totally isolate them from the risk of contagion.
This pandemic has changed many things at the sports level. One of them is that the dates of the Tokyo Olympic Games have been postponed to 2020 and we are living them this 2021. Tests to determine the virus are now as normal as those for the detection of psychotropic drugs. Crowds of people have also been avoided, and other rules have been strictly complied with.
The sport has also been closed to the public. This is to avoid massive waves of contagion and has led to the fact that we can only watch them through screens. Those countries that have allowed it, have reduced the number of people who would have access to keep the appropriate distances.
We see that all this has happened and little by little we have assimilated it. However, sport has become extremely necessary, because in addition to keeping us in good physical shape, it calms us on an emotional level. The recreation, the endorphins generated and the contact with nature are a good alternative to regain strength and continue.
If we want to do sport, we can comply with some of these recommendations, which will allow you to reduce the risks:
- Keep a distance of at least 3 meters from other people.
- Do not touch your face area
- If you sneeze, maintain respiratory hygiene
- Sanitize sports instruments with an antibacterial or alcohol before use.
- Do not share your hydration reserves or food.
- Avoid contact with people outside your family group.
- Do not greet with a kiss or hug.
- After practicing, use the mask.
- Wash your hands before and after.
It is necessary to keep us in balance, mind and body, and sport is a good strategy. If you dare to practice it, review these rules and dare to enjoy it. These spaces are definitely necessary at all ages and will help you feel calmer.
Do you practice any sport? What measures do you follow?
